Sony WH-1000XM4 vs Hifiman Arya

Comfort: I wear these for hours straight and haven't found them uncomfortable or heavy. Software Support: Not terrible but not great. For some reason, the "Headphone Connect" app (which is used to more finely control and configure these headphones) is only available on your phone; there is no desktop version. Within the app you can change the equalization profile, change what the general purpose button does (Google Assistant or Noise Cancellation mode), and update the firmware (UI for doing this isn't straightforward and buggy)

. I would only recommend these at a lower price point $1100-$1250 or HIFIMAN make improvements like: Headband sizing Headband Leather Aluminum Parts (yoke, cans) Audio cable(s) 7n OFC (At this price should not even have to be suggested) Carrying case (At this price should not even have to be suggested)

And the ANC (active noise cancelling) was AMAZING. I could be sitting right next to a whole house fan and not hear it. I was blown away. RANGE: Twice during the day I tried walking around while on a call

. They know what I'm talking about! Audeze LDC-X, Sennheiser HD 820S and the lot don't even come close!

So my first pair of headphone I got were the beats wireless studio, I recently decided it’s time for an upgrade and I had bough the Sony WH-1000XM4 and I love the wireless and battery life about it. I also like the noise canceling but once I started listening to it more I could tell they sounded ok but I wanted better sound. What are the best sound quality headphones for under 400$?

Build is better although not significantly. Bass is probably tighter? And repeated comparisons immediately between Ananda and Arya will show mild improvement in tonality. Once you start listening you forget which one you are wearing and sometimes liking Ananda more. Good headphones but is it worth the extra three times the price for a 5% maybe change ? To me it’s not

So I currently own a pair of Bluetooth Sony WH-1000XM4's that I mainly take with me to work and just wear at all times of the day when needed. Noise cancelling is excellent on them and the audio feels so close, intimate and clear, from YouTube videos to music. They might be the best headphones I've ever used.

Providing decent audio quality in a very convenient wireless form factor for on-the-go situations. They have better sound quality than the WH-1000XM3s that I used to have and fit the role of travel headphones well, even without ANC.

These are by far some of the most comfortable headphones I've ever used. The noise canceling is top notch in every environment I've needed to use them (mostly the office with an open concept, and airplane travel), which means I can listen to music or other content at a reasonable volume with full clarity. Having them paired to my computer and phone at the same time is a great convenience that will be a requirement when I replace them eventually. I use them for ~8+ hours a day, Monday - Friday, with minimal ear fatigue

Slightly laid back sound signature that can be little bright sometimes with warmish properties ( more prominent bass but less harsh treble than firmly bright headphone like the hd800). Good detail, resolution, and a wide sound stage. Bass extension is very good and have enough impact for me but maybe not so much for bass heads, mids are soothing, and treble is good but can sound just a lil harsh/too bright in poorer recordings imho.

However, at a price point of $500 Canadian (with all these issues) I can't say they're the best at this time. So if you're thinking of buying these XM4's, my advice would be to just wait it out. Let Sony roll out a few patches, while you stay current with these threads to see if any actual improvements are made. Thanks for taking the time to read

They are not expensive and using these you will hear much more detail and clarity. All other cables I've tried sound grainy and veiled by comparison. Best to stick with these unless you are going to shell out big bucks for Moon Silver Dragons or the Artisan Silver Dream 2.

It appears that it would protect the headphones and hold up well with travel. A 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable is included

Also had to apply some pressure to the metal joints on the head piece to alleviate excessive pressure. These are all adjustments built into the design though and no problem for the headphone (meaning, adjust as you need to!). Once you lubricate the parts however, you will find these are silent, well-built headphones made of good parts, sexy black color-scheme and light-weight solid construction. Caveats: 1

If you're under warranty, you're golden (they'll offer to fix or a discounted upgrade). If not, you're forced to operate with miniature tools under a magnifying glass to bend the button contact points to maintain constant connectivity to the board. My QC35's were months out of warranty & I was SOL.

is there warranty for it ? the right side doesn't work suddenly today and I just bought it before 5 months !